Waident uses the NIST Framework to help you strategically manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks consistent with your risk tolerance and culture. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) model includes five high-level security functions:

1. Identify
2. Protect
3. Detect
4. Respond
5. Recover
6. Govern.

These categories represent the pillars of a successful and holistic cybersecurity program. They help organizations categorize risk management efforts and inform management decisions.